About the Role
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
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The Sales & Merchandising Assistant supports the RLX Ralph Lauren Wholesale Sales and Merchandising teams in driving seasonal line execution, account performance, and brand presentation across wholesale partners. This role is highly detail-oriented and analytical, partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Merchandising, Planning, and Operations to ensure accurate order execution, timely delivery, and compelling brand representation at retail.
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Sales & Account Support
Provide day-to-day support to Wholesale Sales team across key RLX accounts
Create Seasonal Planning Tool for 17 Regional Account Executives to utilize as their account planning and forecasting tool. Update this with all historical sales, account shifts, and consistently partner with Account Executives to ensure accuracy of data
Prepare account-specific sell-in and sell-through reports
Merchandising & Line Management
Maintain and publish weekly Inventory and Style Selling Report to sales and merchandising organization, highlighting key findings and trends
Develop Seasonal Market Tools in Partnership with Sales & Merchandising Lead for market appointments inclusive of style selling, sales and margin metrics
Support seasonal line planning and assortment execution for wholesale partners
Maintain accurate line sheets, assortment matrices, and product attributes
Assist in sample management for market appointments, photoshoots, and account needs
Ensure merchandising standards and brand integrity are upheld across accounts
Selling Support
Help coordinate wholesale market appointments, including showroom setup and sample organization
Support market recaps and post-market follow-ups
Compile seasonal sales analyses and competitive insights
Travel to Ad Hoc Regional Events to support tournaments where needed
Assist in Sales Showroom Setup, Breakdown, and Maintenance
Reporting & Analysis
Own, Develop, and Maintain Sales Reporting across all Off Course Wholesale and Digital Partners, publishing a weekly flash to all sales and business leads
Create and maintain weekly and seasonal reporting (sales performance, by account/category/style)
Analyze sell-through data and support recommendations for reorders or markdown strategies
Assist in forecasting and inventory planning support
Salary range: $20.6 - $32 hourly,
Strong retail analysis with well-developed retail math skill set
Strong computer skills with comprehensive command of Excel (Vlookup/XLooup) and PowerPoint
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to meet deadlines and proactive follow-up
Adaptability to change and continuous improvement mindset – desire to grow/learn
Systemic knowledge both internal and external as needed - SAP, Account portals
Ability to make data driven decisions
Detail Oriented
Passion for the Ralph Lauren brand, lifestyle positioning, and performance/luxury apparel